Tinzenite and Iolite Physical Properties

Tinzenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.355-3.4332.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good, {???} Good

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Tinzenite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite and Iolite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Tinzenite and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Tinzenite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tinzenite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tinzenite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tinzenite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.